Newcastle have tabled fresh £55m bid for Nottingham Forest star Anthony Elanga | OneFootball

Newcastle United have tabled a £55 million bid for Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga today, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The St James’ Park club are pushing to get the deal done, and talks are ongoing between both clubs.

Newcastle offered £45m for Elanga last month, which was rejected, but they have now returned with an improved bid.

Forest have maintained that the Swedish international is not for sale, but Newcastle want him and are eager to test their resolve.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe wants to bolster his attack as he prepares for the Champions League next term, and Elanga fits the bill following an outstanding 2024-25 campaign.

The 23-year-old notched six goals and 11 assists in 38 Premier League games last term after ending 2023-24 with five goals and nine assists in 36 league appearances.

The Magpies offered an initial £30m payment, a swap deal for their former winger Miguel Almiron and two potential further payments of £5m for the Forest star last summer, but the bid was knocked back.

Newcastle also have Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus on their radar as they look to sign a right winger.

However, the former signed a contract extension with the Cherries earlier this week, while Tottenham Hotspur want the Hammers star.

The club do not have a sporting director after Paul Mitchell left at the end of last month, but they reportedly want former Arsenal assistant sporting director Jason Ayto to replace him.

The 40-year-old will be in charge of recruiting new players if he secures the job, and he could be tasked with signing Elanga and other top players this summer.